Nursery Apprentice WOODSTOCK HOUSE DAY NURSERY LIMITED

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team in a stunning setting to work closely supporting children aged 0-5 years. You will be good natured and focused on delivering excellent standards of care and education with a natural ability to work as part of a team. We are looking for an apprentice to join our team to start as soon as possible.

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Closing date: 28 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday on alternating shifts (times TBC).

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    29 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069689

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Daily duties will include:

  • Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
  • Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Over the course of 18 months, you will study units such as health & safety in a childcare setting, holistic child development, safeguarding in a childcare setting, child development, communication with children, purposeful play and educational programmes, supporting children with special educational needs, collaborative working in early years childcare and wellbeing principles for children (these modules may differ).

Upon successful completion, the apprentice will obtain a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and a Level 3 TQUK Early Years Diploma. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There may be the potential of a full time job.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Patience, Caring, Kind, Quick thinking, Proactive

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

Things to consider

Benefits to workers include: Swimming pool access on the park for free Restaurant/cafe on site Safe parking Gym discount Additional annual leave for each year of service.

About the employer

Woodstock House Day Nursery is a new nursery that opened in November 2019. We are in a rural location, with secure and amazing grounds, with big trees and a great sized garden.

Employer

WOODSTOCK HOUSE DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Address

Woodstock House

Winch Road, Kent Science Park

Sittingbourne

ME9 8EF

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Training

Training provider

THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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